Archive for August, 2009
Posted in August 30th, 2009
Ride Report posted by Lutz Pennsylvnaia was well and ably represented by the WWR Faithful, despit such threats as Hurricains and dangling tail lights. Lutz’s tail light was fixed at the rallly point – there is little that a roll of electrical tape can’t cure. Two weeks before this scene, I was sitting in the office […]
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Posted in August 30th, 2009
Ride Report posted for Rick Lyon KSU at 0630 from Gregory. Arrived at Funeral home around 0900. Groups arrived and met with Funeral Home staff to finalize logistics. The procession left at approximately 1030 for the 15 mile escort. We were guided south on 281 to the 410 and into Fort Sam Houston Cemetary by […]
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Posted in August 27th, 2009
Ride Report posted for Spike We staged at starbucks with 15 bikes.We had approx. 45 mins. before we should have gotten the call.Then,the call came 45 mins early,we packed up and rolled to the church. We set-up the Flag Line down the steps to the Hummer,2 Swordsman raised their swords at the door.The Bride & […]
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Posted in August 27th, 2009
Ride Report posted for Spike Well,Matthew was due in Saturday noon time.Got a call from his dad Terry approx. 5pm Friday night.Terry informs me that Matthew changed his flight to Friday night ETA 9:40 pm. This gives me 3 hrs. to get the troops,and a 1 hour drive to SFO airport.Terry is a K-9 Officer […]
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Posted in August 27th, 2009
Ride Report posted for Lisa On 22 Aug 2009 The Warriors’ Watch of Northern IL were invited to Welcome Home Army 1st Lt. Brandon Weiss, Who spent the Last 14 Months in Iraq, to the Saint Charles Area. The weather had posed a threat all week with storms and even a small tornado that touched […]
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Posted in August 20th, 2009
Ride Report posted for Falcon This welcome home was classic. After arriving at Midway Airport, L cpl Michalski was first welcomed by His Mom (Dale) and Dad (Sonny) and the USO. After gathering his luggage he was driven to the cell phone lot were we were waiting with 17 motorcycles and 5 cages. We also Had […]
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Posted in August 20th, 2009
Ride REport posted for Georgia Rebapis It was a cloudy Monday morning, and I was hoping the rain would hold off. I believe Jon D was watching over us, because the clouds broke up and the sunshine came through. We welcomed home US Air Force Deep Singh, who came home from his first tour in […]
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Posted in August 20th, 2009
Ride Report posted for Bud Stilwell On Saturday August 15, 2009, the Florida Chapter had a Meet & Greet Event Called “Time For Honor” in St. Petersburg, FL at Biff’s Burger’s located at 3939 49th St. North To Honor the Veteran’s over at the Bay Pine’s VA Hospital. The Goal of this event was not […]
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Posted in August 19th, 2009
Ride Report posted for Keith “Chambeaux” Chambers Not one of our easier missions. Oh sure, it was a just a drive by, only a mile or two ride… but.. Jon D’s absence was felt by everyone. We dedicated the ride to Jon and observed a moment of silence in his honor during the ride brief. […]
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Posted in August 19th, 2009
Ride Report posted for Spike We all met at Callaghans Mortuary,for services.We set up flag Lines at the entrance as familiy and friends came in.Lawrence Livermore Labs sent their PD Honor team to perform the Rifle Ceremony.Also the Fd was on hand as well as A bag Piper.A Fire truck was parked across the street.Larry’s […]
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Posted in August 19th, 2009
Ride Report posted for Ray Let me tell ya this gets as down to the wire as it can but no problem we can handle it , because this hero deserves it and we will make it happen. As it turns out word was Daniel`s flight was going to be delayed over an hour so […]
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Posted in August 19th, 2009
Ride Report posted for Al Bluesman Philo It was about 8:30 in the evening, Thursday, August 13, 2009, when my phone rang. It was Artie “Norton” Flescher, VP of Friends of the Forgotten Northeast Wing. “We have a battalion coming home!” He said. “Great! When?” I asked. “Tomorrow morning! How many bikes can we get […]
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